2006 Honda Civic vs. 1965 Porsche 912
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Porsche 912 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 272 kg more than 1965 Porsche 912.
Because 1965 Porsche 912 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Porsche 912. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Porsche 912 (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Porsche 912 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 1965 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 912 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |